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Radiologic Technology

Wor-Wic’s radiologic technology program is nationally accredited bythe Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology.This associate of applied science degree program is designed to pre-pare graduates for jobs as radiologic technologists. Radiologic tech-nologists use radiation to provide detailed images of the tissues, or-gans, bones and vessels of the human body, producing quality diag-nostic examinations while providing essential patient care services.Radiologic technologists are employed in hospitals, clinics, privateoffices, industry, civil service, public health facilities and educationalinstitutions. They can pursue careers in computed tomography, an-giography, ultrasonography, nuclear medicine, radiation therapy,magnetic resonance imaging, mammography, cardiac catheteriza-tion, management or education.

Students enrolled in this program obtain clinical experiences atPeninsula Regional Medical Center and Peninsula Imaging inSalisbury, as well as at Atlantic General Hospital in Berlin andMcCready Health in Crisfield. Individuals who successfullycomplete the program can take a certification and licensureexamination in radiography administered by the American Registryof Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). State certification as a medicalradiation technologist is required for employment in Maryland.

Wor-Wic also offers an opportunity for a hospital-trained registeredradiologic technologist to obtain an associate of applied sciencedegree by successfully completing 35 credit hours of course work anda simulated ARRT examination.

Due to the limited number of spaces available in this program, selec-tion is on a competitive basis. Interested individuals must follow theprocedures in the radiologic technology admission information pack-et, which is available in the radiologic technology department, in theadmissions office or on the college website. In order to be consideredfor admission into the program that begins in the summer, prospec-tive students must complete the admission requirements by the sec-ond Friday in May.

In order to graduate with an associate of applied science degree, stu-dents must obtain a grade of “C” or better in all radiologic technolo-gy, biology and mathematics courses. Students must also meet allclinical objectives and maintain current cardiopulmonary resuscita-tion certification while enrolled in the program.

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Graduates of this program should be able to:1. Accurately position patients to produce diagnostic images;2. Select accurate exposure factors for imaging exams;3. Demonstrate proficiency during the performance of imaging

exams;4. Modify the exam procedures for the trauma patient;5. Adapt the exam procedures for the pediatric patient;6. Modify imaging parameters during a multiple radiographic

exam series;7. Critique the diagnostic quality of radiographs;8. Demonstrate radiation protection for the patient;9. Demonstrate radiation protection for themselves in the clinical

environment;10. Demonstrate effective written communication skills; and11. Demonstrate effective oral communication skills.

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Radiologic TechnologyAssociate of Applied Science Degree

ACT Admission Track

First YearSummer II Credit Hours

[ RDT 101 Introduction to Radiologic Technology 2[ RDT 105 Introduction to Radiographic Positioning 3u SDV 100 Fundamentals of College Study 1

6Fall

[ RDT 104 Principles of Exposure I 3[ RDT 109 Radiologic Nursing Procedures 4[ RDT 155 Radiographic Positioning and Clinical Practicum I 4

u[ ENG 101 Fundamentals of English I 3u[MTH 152 Elementary Statistics 3

17Spring

[ RDT 154 Principles of Exposure II 2[ RDT 205 Radiographic Positioning and Clinical Practicum II 4[ RDT 210 Radiographic Pathology 2

u[ BIO 202 Anatomy and Physiology I 412

Summer[ RDT 215 Clinical Practicum III 4

Second YearFall

[ RDT 201 Radiation Protection and Radiobiology 2[ RDT 204 Principles of Exposure III 2[ RDT 255 Radiographic Positioning and Clinical Practicum IV 4

u[ BIO 203 Anatomy and Physiology II 4u[ ENG 151 Fundamentals of English II 3

15Spring

[ RDT 256 Imaging Equipment and Operation 2[ RDT 257 Introduction to Sectional Anatomy

and Computed Tomography 2[ RDT 275 Seminar in Radiography and Clinical Practicum V 5u PSY 101 Introduction to Psychology 3

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Radiologic TechnologyAssociate of Applied Science Degree

GPA Admission Track

Pre-Radiologic Technology CoursesCredit Hours

u[ BIO 202 Anatomy and Physiology I 4u[ BIO 203 Anatomy and Physiology II 4u[ ENG 101 Fundamentals of English I 3u[MTH 152 Elementary Statistics 3u PSY 101 Introduction to Psychology 3u SDV 100 Fundamentals of College Study 1

18Remaining Courses

Summer II[ RDT 101 Introduction to Radiologic Technology 2[ RDT 105 Introduction to Radiographic Positioning 3

5Fall

[ RDT 104 Principles of Exposure I 3[ RDT 109 Radiologic Nursing Procedures 4[ RDT 155 Radiographic Positioning and Clinical Practicum I 4

11Spring

[ RDT 154 Principles of Exposure II 2[ RDT 205 Radiographic Positioning and Clinical Practicum II 4[ RDT 210 Radiographic Pathology 2

u[ ENG 151 Fundamentals of English II 311

Summer[ RDT 215 Clinical Practicum III 4

Fall[ RDT 201 Radiation Protection and Radiobiology 2[ RDT 204 Principles of Exposure III 2[ RDT 255 Radiographic Positioning and Clinical Practicum IV 4

8Spring

[ RDT 256 Imaging Equipment and Operation 2[ RDT 257 Introduction to Sectional Anatomy

and Computed Tomography 2[ RDT 275 Seminar in Radiography and Clinical Practicum V 5

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[ This course has a prerequisite.u This course can be taken before being accepted into the program.

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